PP Meltblown Nonwoven Filter Layer from Japan
Standalone meltblown polypropylene filament nonwoven at 24 g/m² for respirator filters. Under HTS 5603.11.00 as lightweight man-made nonwoven with internal fiber bonding, no external lamination. Used in multi-layer composites but imported separately.
Duty Rate — Japan → United States
12.5%
Rate breakdown
9903.05.4912.5%Except for products described in headings 9903.05.85–9903.05.92, articles the product of Japan, with an ad valorem (or ad valorem equivalent) rate of duty under column 1 less than 12.5 percent, as provided for in U.S. note 52 to this subchapter
Import Tips
• Lab certify meltblown filament structure and exact weight to prevent overweight reclassification
• Declare as 'nonwoven web' not 'filter element' to avoid Chapter 84/85 parts